H.R. No. 705
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Jimmie Ray Bridges of Amarillo on
February 22, 2018, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, The son of Elisha and Sara Bridges, Jim Bridges was
born in Hereford on November 26, 1943, and he was the brother of 12
siblings, Les Lloyd, Juanita Faye, Joe Billie, Lois Lucille, Merl,
Earl, Frank A, Edwin Lee, Donald, Ronald, Betty Ruth, and Linda Kay;
as a young man, he answered his nation's call to duty and served in
the United States Army from 1963 to 1966; and
WHEREAS, Following his military career, Mr. Bridges worked
for White's Auto Store in Texas City, and after moving to Amarillo,
he managed the Fountain Terrace Apartments for 25 years; a gifted
mechanic, he had a passion for building motorcycles and race cars,
and he later developed a skill for assembling computers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bridges was married to Dixie Southworth, and he
took great pride in their daughter, Shalyn; a faithful member of
Christian Heritage Church, he was actively involved with children's
programs and the motorcycle ministry group, and he volunteered at a
soup kitchen serving the homeless; moreover, he was an ardent
supporter of military veterans; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this treasured
man's love and friendship will always remember him with great
tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmie Ray Bridges and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Shalyn Bridges; to his sister, Betty Ruth Turner; to his
brothers, Earl Bridges and Ronald Bridges; to his nieces and
nephews; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jimmie Ray
Bridges.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 705 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House